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洪水
hóngshuǐ
Description
洪水是指很多水从河里流出来，把地方都淹了。
"洪水" refers to a large amount of water flowing out of a river and flooding an area.
下大雨的时候，有的地方会发洪水，很危险。
During heavy rain, some places may experience "洪水", which is very dangerous.
Meanings
洪水hóngshuǐ
flood; large amount of overflowing water
大雨以后，河边发了洪水。
After the heavy rain, the riverbank flooded.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
洪 (great, vast) + 水 (water), literally 'vast water'.
- Nuance
often used with the verb 发 (发洪水) meaning 'a flood breaks out'.
In videos
“洪水淹到了哪里”
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